DOG COMMENTARY: Double Eagle II was piloted by Ben Abruzzo, Maxie Anderson, and Larry Newman….as it became the first balloon to cross the Atlantic Ocean….when it landed August 17, 1978 in Miserey (near Paris) 137 hours 6 minutes after leaving Presque Isle, Maine….for it could have been regarded as a successful crossing at the point that the Double Eagle II crossed the Irish coast on the evening of August 16th….as an event…

DOG COMMENTARY: This auto racing video showcasing the entire 1979 Indy 500 race is an “unpolished treasure” in our ImaSportphile video library….as the 63rd 500 Mile International Sweepstakes….or Indy 500 as we call it….was held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Speedway, Indiana on Sunday May 27, 1979…..when 2nd year driver Rick Mears took the lead for the final time with 18 laps…

DOG COMMENTARY: The last hour of qualifying for the Indy 500 each year is a pressure packed situation each and every year at Indianapolis Motor Speedway…..and Bump Day, Sunday, May 21 1978 was no different only moreso….as tje car of Jim Hurtubise drew controversy on this particular day….as the final day of time trials…

DOG ASIDE: After posting so many wonderful comedy videos here at ImaSportsphile….we have come to the conclusion that many great comedic geniuses were not only blessed with the God given talent to make people laugh….but they also had wonderful musical talents too….with evidence to this fact being Steve Martin and his King Tut routine or playing…

DOG COMMENTARY: Long before there were Green Bay Packers fans calling for Fox to not allow their NFL broadcast crew of Joe Buck and Troy Aikman to call Packers games….there was father, Jack Buck and Hank Stram (and sometimes Dick Vermeil, like in this video herewith) calling NFL games for CBS Sports. John Francis…

DOG COMMENTARY: Bone Daddy tells the story of how ESPN and his sport bar, Madison Square Garden, The Sports Place, at 302 E. 6th Street in Austin,TX grew up together….which was a result of Bone Daddy purchasing his 1st satellite dish….known as a satellite earth station back in late 1978….cuz the satellite dish was the catalyst…

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DOG COMMENTARY: When you watch this video….it becomes obvious how good the Texas Longhorns were….as they confidently dictated the game in every aspect….cuz as a cohesive basketball team, they were brilliant….at both ends of the court….for their match-up zone defense took the Wolfpack completely out of their game….as the Horns frustrated the NC State offense…

DOG COMMENTARY: Rafael Bazooka Limón is a former boxer and two-time Super Featherweight / Jr. Lightweight world champion….who is best known for his four-bout rivalry with Bobby Chacon….with their first fight having taken place on December 7, 1975 in Mexicali, Mexico….as Bazooka defeated a heavily favored Chacon in a ten-round decision….then negotiations took place in 1977-78 to pit…

DOG ASIDE: This 1986 NFC Divisional Playoff Game between the Los Angeles Rams versus the Washington Redskins took place on December 28th at RFK Stadium in Washington, DC at 4pm EST in front of 54,567 fans. CBS Sports carried the game with legendary NFL broadcasters Pat Summerall and John Madden at the mike.…

I can tell you 2 things about Dick that most people don’t know !Number 1, He played his HS ball at Crane Tech. in Chicago, His collage ball at Ill. and his Pro Ball with the Bears. He never left the state ! Number 2, He was as famous in the city of Chicago in HS as he is now with all NFL fans !!O’yea, he has been married to his HS girl friend now for over 50 years. That’s a real tough guy fellas !!

Jim HARDY NFL – Monster of the Midway – Dick Butkus

Thank you i will check it out, I LOVE THE CLASSIC MLB GAMES, the 70&#39;s and 80&#39;s in my personal opinion were the golden days of Professional Baseball! i MISS THOSE DAYS!!

Kelle Johnson – Astros Vs Mets 1996

The Murmanschanns, what a duo, I remember them from this show, the Muppets, Sesame Street and other shows. They are the most unique mime artists to grace this Earth. I thought they were amazing and these two routines prove it.

Linda Key – Red Skelton Murmanchanns

+Imasportsphile III I only figured out he died from youtube and thanks to my grandfather I know who